Imperial Black is honored to welcome Gao Xingjian
Dazzling from the depths of black
This “Noir Impérial” exhibition in Lyon will be
be enhanced by the presence of a sumptuous Indian ink wash
by writer Gao Xingjian,
winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2000.
Gao's pictorial work is closely linked to his written work
with his written work, for both possess the
possess the dazzling clarity of an outpouring
that sometimes comes to us from the darkest depths
of human history.
In this wash, whose expressive power comes from its
formal sobriety, we feel the redemptive vertigo
redemptive vertigo of man merging with the nobility
and mystery of vast imaginary landscapes
conducive to the free flight of the soul's spirit.
Pierre Souchaud,
essayist and founder of Artension magazine
Gao Xingjian 1997 - Oblivion
February 11-23, 25
Fourvière Museum
Every day - 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Rates
OPENING
Tuesday February 11 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
entrance 10€ full price
Daguerréotype Christophe Pouget
Conference, meeting with:
Isabelle Moulin
Artistic Director of Silk me Back
Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters
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Conference with Isabelle Moulin, museographer specialising in silk, textiles and industrial heritage, and artistic director of Silk me Back. Chevalière de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettre
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The Imperial Black of the Gillet family is part of the long history of a deeply symbolic colour that has accompanied, seduced and frightened us since the dawn of time.
During this talk, Isabelle Moulin will offer a few keys to understanding this colour through the piece she created especially for the exhibition, and will also evoke the many nuances she encountered during her missions along the Silk Road.
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Isabelle Moulin
Artistic Director of Silk me Back
Chevalière de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
Date and place:
Thursday February 20
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
> Confluences room of the Carré Fourvière
• This meeting is limited to 40 people
• Entry pass:
> Museum entrance + catalogue + conference > €30
> Museum entrance + conference > €20
> Museum entrance and conference for students
(student card) > 15 €
